When it is opens early next year, Lightmoor View will employ 100 staff and have 75 individual en-suite bedrooms with the latest facilities to support older people who have special needs arising from Dementia.
 
Cllr Eade said: “Lightmoor View represents a major investment in additional care services in Telford & Wrekin and the name Lightmoor View is well chosen, being in Lightmoor and having a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside.”

Picture on the right are Cllr Andrew Eade of Telford and Wrekin Council and David Coull, Chief Executive of Coverage Care

Set in its own grounds on the site of the old brickworks at Lightmoor, the new care home has a contemporary design, with modern facilities constructed on three levels. The en-suite rooms will be located in six individual units, providing specialised nursing care for patients with differing needs. Each room will have internet access and television whilst ensuring that residents are cared for in a safe environment.

On the left Coverage Care Chairman Kenneth Bean, joins David together with Mel Knight Executive Chairman  and other representatives from Castleoak Construction.

Cllr Jacqui Seymour, Cabinet Member for Adult and Consumer Care, said: “By 2026, the number of people aged over 65 in the borough is forecast to rise by over two thirds to 37,000. With such a dramatic increase, the Council and its partners are planning ahead and there are many exciting developments such as Lightmoor View on the horizon.”

Steve Wellings, Chief Executive of Telford and Wrekin Council,  Cllr Andrew Eade, Leader of Telford and Wrekin Council, David Coull, Chief Executive Coverage Care , Cllr Jacqui Seymour, Deputy Leader Telford and Wrekin Council and Kenneth Bean, Chairman of Coverage Care

Chief Executive of Coverage Care, David Coull said: “Dementia is becoming a major issue for many older people and with our new purpose designed care homes like Lightmoor View, we will be able provide the best possible caring environment for older people with dementia.”
“Our staff are trained in dementia care mapping and the best practice methods of caring for the special needs of those with dementia, all of which will make Lightmoor View a centre of excellence for dementia care when it opens next year” said David Coull.

Lightmoor View is being constructed by Castleoak, the developer and contractor who specialise in the design and construction of care homes and the full range of supported accommodation developed exclusively for older people.

From left  back row Julie Roberts, Lin Jay, Manager of Lincoln Grange, Mike Hennessey, Board Member of Coverage Care, Kenneth Bean, Chairman of Coverage Care, Cathy Still, Finance Director of Coverage Care.

Front row, Jean Hudson ,service user of Lincoln Grange, David Coull Chief Executive Coverage Care, Ada Boorer, service users of Lincoln Grange, Tanya Brown and Malcolm Thomas Carers at Lincoln Grange.